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Bulgarian Lavender CO₂ Wax (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Bulgarian Lavender CO₂ Wax (Lavandula Angustifolia)
Bulgarian Lavandula angustifolia CO₂ wax with a soft floral, herbaceous and warmly balsamic profile.
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Lavender CO₂ Wax, derived from the fragrant blossoms of Lavandula angustifolia, is one of nature’s most soothing and versatile aromatic treasures. Obtained through supercritical CO₂ extraction, this exquisite natural wax embodies the full therapeutic and olfactory richness of true lavender—capturing its tranquil floral sweetness along with its gentle herbal warmth and soft woody undertones.
Unlike distilled essential oil, the CO₂ wax retains the entire lipid and aromatic profile of the flower, including natural waxes, esters, and phytosterols that nourish the skin and enhance the depth of its aroma. The result is a soft, buttery solid that merges perfume artistry, skincare efficacy, and aromatherapeutic calm in one luxurious material.
Lavandula angustifolia, also known as True Lavender, thrives under the Mediterranean sun, where its violet-blue flowers fill the air with their delicate scent. Harvested at peak bloom, the flowers are carefully dried and then processed using supercritical carbon dioxide extraction.
This advanced, eco-friendly method uses pressurized CO₂ to extract both volatile aroma compounds and non-volatile lipid fractions, preserving the plant’s full biochemical composition without the use of heat or petrochemical solvents.
The result is a creamy, pale yellow wax, aromatic and pure, free of solvent residues, and exceptionally rich in linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, and natural wax esters—compounds that give lavender its well-known calming, cleansing, and regenerative properties.
The yield is low, which makes Lavender CO₂ Wax a precious material, often reserved for high-end skincare formulations, solid perfumes, and aromatherapeutic products.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Lavandula angustifolia
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Common name: True lavender
- Listed INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Wax — confirm standardized supplier INCI
- Plant part: Flowers
- Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ wax fraction
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
- Appearance: Solid wax; described as creamy pale yellow
- Perfumery note: Base / fixative
- Melting range claimed: 60–70 °C; verify by batch specification
- Solubility claimed: Oil-, butter- and alcohol-compatible; insoluble in water — verify in the intended system
- Required documentation: COA, SDS, exact composition, allergens, shelf-life evidence and current IFRA information
Aromatic Profile
The client describes a warmer and creamier lavender than steam-distilled oil, with floral sweetness, herbs, honey, hay, balsamic depth, soft woods and a faint mossy-earthy finish.
Profile
- Aroma family: Floral, herbaceous, sweet, woody and balsamic
- Opening: Soft lavender floral
- Heart: Herbaceous, honeyed and hay-like
- Base: Warm balsamic wood with faint earthy-moss nuance
- Role: Base material and fixative as listed
- Blending direction: Rose, clary sage, chamomile, neroli, vetiver, sandalwood, frankincense and bergamot
Formulation & Usage
This is described as the wax fraction of a CO₂ extraction, not a steam-distilled essential oil. Its texturising and aromatic performance must be assessed in the actual formula.
Formulation Checks
- Batch composition: Confirm any linalool, linalyl acetate, lavandulol, wax esters or phytosterols analytically
- Melting: Use the verified batch melting range and gentle controlled heat; avoid direct flame
- Solubility: Run compatibility trials in oils, butters, alcohol and the intended base
- Usage level: Treat previous 0.5–10% ranges as formulation trials, not safety limits
- Perfumery: Use current IFRA and allergen documentation for the exact wax fraction
- Shelf life: Do not claim 36 months without supplier and stability support
Applications
A combined texturising and aromatic material for anhydrous cosmetics, solid fragrance and selected artisan products after compatibility and safety testing.
Recommended Positioning
- Solid perfume: Adds body, soft lavender aroma and potential fixative character
- Balms and body butters: Use as a waxy structuring component after texture, stability and safety trials
- Beard and grooming balms: Suitable for a clean botanical lavender profile
- Candles and aromatic wax products: Run burn, wick, emissions and stability testing; do not assume cosmetic directions apply
- Claims: Describe texture, extraction and aroma rather than therapeutic or emotional outcomes
Safety
Natural wax status does not establish non-toxicity, non-sensitisation or a universal use level.
- For external formulation use: Do not ingest; avoid eyes and mucosa
- Heat handling: Melt with controlled indirect heat and no open flame
- Allergens and IFRA: Review exact batch documentation for the intended product category
- Sensitive groups: Seek qualified guidance for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or fragrance sensitivity
- Patch testing: Does not replace a qualified finished-product assessment
- Storage: Keep tightly closed, cool and protected from light, heat and contamination
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